Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment, and financial exploitation involving adults age 60 and older. Provides assistance to alleviate the risk of harm.

Abuse reports can be made on behalf of an older adult whether the person lives in their home or in a care facility such as a nursing facility, personal care home, hospital, etc. The reporters may remain anonymous and have legal protection from retaliation, discrimination and civil or criminal prosecution.
Common signs and symptoms of abuse may include:
• Isolation
• Weight loss
• Bruises or broken bones
• Increased confusion
• Unusual withdrawals from any account
• Signing over one’s home to another

Provides protective services to adults who have a physical or mental disabilities. Anyone who suspects that an adult is the victim of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment should call the statewide protective services hotline.

Provides advocacy services to people with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) and their families. Individualized representation in accessing special education services, adult intellectual disabilities, waiver services, disability healthcare, and other concerns of people with IDD and their families.

Provides services in the homes of eligible adults who require assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, meal prep or supplemental housekeeping. Persons receiving this service may have a difficult time completing these activities on their own. With this service, older adult can remain independent at home. Services may include: Personal Care, Caregiver Support, Emergency Response System, Care Management, Home Delivered Meals, Protective Services, and Nursing Home Transitional Care.

Provides resources and support to prevent, detect, reduce or eliminate self neglect, neglect by a caregiver, physical, sexual and/or psychological abuse or financial exploitation of senior citizens.

Adult Protective Services are available to help older persons who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Provides protective services for older adults. Offers frequent home visits; also initiates and conducts investigations.

Provides a 24-hour hotline, temporary emergency shelter, and community resources for individuals fleeing abuse.

Provides specialized, trained casework staff to investigate and remedy situations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment and/or other circumstances creating an imminent risk of serious harm to person or possessions.

If you are or know an Older Adult in imminent danger, dial 911.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment and financial exploitation. Also provides assistance to alleviate the risk of harm.

Agency staff are available 24 hours a day to receive reports, investigate and take necessary actions regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment for people age 60 and over.

Provides crisis intervention services for older adults who may be victims, or potential victims, of elder abuse, abandonment, exploitation and neglect.

Adult Protective Services are available to help those residents age 60 or older who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Adult Protective Services are available to help those residents age 60 or older who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Adult Protective Services are available to help residents age 60 or older who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Adult Protective Services are available to help those residents age 60 or older who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Provides comprehensive senior services which include information and referral/assistance, outreach, case/care management, escort, transportation, homemaker/chores, personal care, home repair and rehabilitation, and home delivered meals.

Provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assists older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

Services include:
- Senior Centers and other activities
- Legal Assistance
- Benefit Counseling/Assistance with applications
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Ombudsman Services
- Level of Care Assessment
- Transportation
- Provides Caregiver Support Program
- Provides daily hands-on care
- Protective Services for older adults to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment and services to reduce risk for incapacitated persons.
- Senior Farmer's Market Program distributes free vouchers for residents age 60 or older that meet income guidelines

Core services offered after a clinical evaluation:
- In-home services
- In-home meals
- Care/Case management
- Consumer reimbursement
- Adult Day Care
- Personal Emergency Response System
- Personal Care services

Information and referral service provides information on the availability of services and programs for older adults. Services may be delivered directly, purchased from a community agency, or available through a cooperative agreement.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment, or financial exploitation of older adults and those under age 60 with disabilities.

Trained protective service investigators work to eliminate danger, assuring that older adults are in the safest and least-restrictive living situations.

Provides protective services to the older adult population whom are at imminent risk of danger. The Office of Aging has the ability to accept Reports of Abuse, to investigate these reports; to assess the needs of clients at risk. The goal is to develop and coordinate the implementation of services designed to reduce or eliminate the risk of danger to the client’s person or property.

Chester County Department of Aging Services CCDAS is mandated to receive and investigate reports of suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment of incapacitated Chester County residents aged 60 and older and to provide activities, resources and supports to detect, prevent, reduce and eliminate these conditions.

Protective services are provided to incapacitated older adults unable to perform or obtain services that are necessary to maintain physical or mental health, for whom there is no responsible caretaker and who are in imminent danger to person or property. Services are available 24 hours a day and after normal working hours 911 should be called.

Provides protective services which include legal consultation, police protection, counseling, health care treatment, emergency services, financial management and in-home services. The type of service rendered depends upon the immediate needs of the client. The reporter can remain anonymous.

Investigation and resolution of reports of exploitation, abuse, neglect, or abandonment (24-hour on-call service) of an individual 60 years old or older. Examples of situation:

Physical Abuse

• Emotional Abuse
• Neglect including self-neglect
• Sexual abuse or assault
• Abandonment
• Financial exploitation

Provides protective services for those 60 years old or older who are at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment with access to services to protect their health, safety and welfare.

Provides protective services for those 60 years old or older who are at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment with access to services to protect their health, safety, and welfare.

COSA's Protective Services Program investigates confidential reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or abandonment of county residents aged 60 or older. Services are initiated to protect victims, stop abuse, and prevent future incidents.
Reports can be made anonymously 24/7 - confidentiality is assured in all cases.

The program includes a broad range of legal, medical, and social intervention on behalf of the older adult. The goal of protective services is to reduce or eliminate the risk of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, and neglect.

Investigations provided to incapacitated older adults 60+, unable to perform or obtain services that are necessary to maintain physical or mental health, for whom there is no responsible caretaker and who are at imminent danger to person or property.

• Reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of care dependent individuals 18+ are accepted 24/7.
• Agency staff is available to receive reports, investigate (60+) and take necessary actions regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment for (60+).

Older Adult Protective Services provides 24-hour access to caseworkers who investigate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of persons 60 years of age and older.

Program that provides investigation and intervention services to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

Program that provides investigation and intervention services to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

Program that provides investigation and intervention services to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

Provides comprehensive guardianship services for individuals who have been determined by the Court to be incapacitated and no longer able to make their own life decisions. Through written and notarized Power of Attorney (POA) documents, individuals deemed incapable of making decisions on their own can give JFCS the responsibility and legal power to act on their behalf, according to the terms of the agreement.

Takes reports on suspected elder abuse and investigate these reports under the Older Adults Protective Services Act. Professional investigator will determine whether the older adult is in need of Protective Services. Protective.
Services will also assist the older adult in securing a safe environment and making sure his or her needs are met.

Offers a wide range of support services to older Lancaster County residents with the goal of allowing them to maintain their independence and self-sufficiency. Most services available to persons ages 60 and over, except for the 55+ Job Bank, Job Bank Workshop and Senior Community Services Employment Program which begins at age 55 and older. Domiciliary Care, Long Term Care Assessments, Ombudsman and Caregiver Support Program available for persons 18 years and older.

Protective Services available for residents of Lebanon County who are 60 years old or older. Protective Service referrals for residents under age 60 will be sent to the Under 60 Protective Service agency.

Ombudsman services available for residents of Lebanon County who reside in an Assisted Living Facility, Personal Care Home or Nursing Home.

Committed to supporting and empowering the well being of adults of all ages, residing in Lehigh County. Information and assistance is provided to enable individuals to remain active, healthy, productive and independent in their community.



Senior Services include:


- PA MEDI


- Adult day care



- Assessment


- Care Management


- Caregiver Support Program


- Cedarview Apartments


- Health and Wellness


- Homemaker/home support (18-59 years of age)


- Housing case management/housing assistance


- Information and assistance


- Neighborhood senior centers


- PA LINK to Aging and Disability Resources (www.lehighnorthamptonlink.org)


- Ombudsman program


- Personal care


- Protective services


- Transportation


Click here to find information on subsidized housing, home health care, personal care homes, nursing homes, retirement communities, etc.

Provides for the protection of abused, neglected, exploited or abandoned adults.

Protects individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by investigating and providing or arranging services necessary to alleviate or prevent further abuse.

Guardianship services are provided to older persons who are unable to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning their own well-being, through court-appointment.

Twenty-four hour, on-call staff members provide emergency service in situations of actual or threatened abuse and are trained to detect, reduce and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment of the elderly.

Conducts investigations for abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment

Provides adult protective services. Reports of suspected elder abuse can be made 24/7.

Helps county seniors to access the supports they need.

Accepts reports and investigates suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of persons 60 years of age or older.

In cases of emergency or imminent danger, dial 911.

Area Agencies on Aging provide local services, act as advocates, and generally assist older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
Services include:
* Advocacy - Support and representation, administratively and legislatively, for the needs of older adults as a group or individually.
* PA MEDI - assistance with health insurance benefit concerns, appeals, benefit applications.
* Employment Services - subsidized employment for training purposes. Available to low income persons age 55 and older.
* Information and Referral - answers to questions on the availability of services and programs for older adults.
* Legal Services - provided in non-fee generating cases via a contract with North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
* Nursing Home Transition - Information about availability of long term care in a variety of settings - in the home, or in assisted living, and planning/coordination in making a move to an alternate setting including arranging for necessary services, for current residents of nursing homes.
* Ombudsman - receives, investigates and assists in resolving complaints about quality of long term care. Provides information on long term care issues.
* Protective Services - activities, resources and supports to prevent or intervene in abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment cases.
* Specialized Transportation - limited availability of rides to medical appointments and social service agencies.
* Care Management - casework services for assessment and care planning, and authorization of the following:
* Adult Day Care - caregiving in an organized setting for less than a 24 hour day. Excellent for caregiver respite.
* Emergency Energy Assistance - bill payment or provision of fuel to avoid utility shut off or lack of fuel in crisis situations.
* Caregiver Support Program - educational services and financial assistance to family care providers.
* Home Delivered Meals - hot/cold meals delivered to maintain necessary nutrition.
* Home Health Care - skilled nursing, therapy and aide services.
* Nursing Home Respite Services - respite for overnight absences of caregivers.
* Personal Care - in-home help with bathing and other personal hygiene, laundry, shopping and meal preparation.
* Pre-Admission Assessment - level of care determination for those considering admission to a long term care facility.
* Waiver Services - Medicaid-funded in-home services of the types listed above, and more, to maintain nursing-home eligible older adults in their homes.
* Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program - provides food vouchers for residents 60 years old who meet income guidelines
Information and referral service provides information on the availability of services and programs for older adults. Services may be delivered directly, purchased from a community agency, or available through a cooperative agreement.

Provides protective services to consumers in crisis or emergency situations.

Callers may remain anonymous. All information is strictly confidential.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment and financial exploitation for individuals age 60 and older.

Coordinates and administers services for clients to make decisions and choices about their own care, enabling them to be active in their communities.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, abandonment and financial exploitation.

Provides protection for older adults who lack the capacity to protect themselves and are at risk of abuse, exploitation or abandonment.

Service also provides for detection, reduction, correction or elimination of abuse to older adults.

Offers investigation of physical, mental or sexual abuse, neglect by self or caregiver, financial exploitation, or abandonment of a person 60 years old or older.

Investigates complaints from nursing homes and residents that they are being denied their rights.

Older Adult Protective Services investigates reports of abuse of persons age 60 and older.

Reports of suspected elder abuse can be made on behalf of an older adult whether the person lives in their home or in a care facility such as a nursing facility, personal care home, hospital, etc. The reporters may remain anonymous and have legal protection from retaliation, discrimination and civil or criminal prosecution.

Assists individuals who are at risk because of abuse of any kind including emotional, mental or physical neglect, or financial exploitation.
Agency addresses and/or investigate all cases of abuse.

Referrals for those who are at risk of serious injury, death, or financial exploitation. Services offered to reduce or remove risks to the older adult.

Investigation of elder abuse complaints. Intervention by intensive caseworkers to older adults who are at imminent risk due to abandonment, neglect, abuse or exploitation.

Provides resources and support to prevent, detect, reduce or eliminate self neglect, neglect by a caregiver, physical, sexual or psychological abuse or financial exploitation.

Provides resources and support to prevent, detect, reduce or eliminate self neglect, neglect by a caregiver, physical, sexual or psychological abuse or financial exploitation.

Provides protective services for older adults.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, abandonment, or other situations that put an individual, or their finances, at imminent risk.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, abandonment, or other situations that put an individual, or their finances, at imminent risk.
Provides protective services to assure safety.

Jurisdiction over adoptions and estates of deceased persons, minor children and other legatees who are in trust; responsibility for civil commitments under the Mental Health Procedures Act.

Protects older adults who are at risk of harm because of any type of abuse by insure that the basic health and safety of all older adults are met in the least restrictive setting possible, and that no older adult should remain at imminent risk to person or property. Responsible for investigating any referral regarding safety concerns for an older person within 72 hours.
If the older adult is being abused, the agency offers services to stop the abuse and prevent it from occurring again.

Provides crisis and intake services for all county programs and departments within Human Services.

Maintains independent living for older county residents. Many services available such as home delivered meals, transportation, emergency/legal assistance, SHARE Housing, senior volunteer program, and case coordination.

Provides auditing of estates including trusts, powers of attorney, and guardianships of incapacitated persons and minors.

Receives reports concerning adults in need of protective services. A protective services worker will investigate reports received and take immediate steps to reduce any risks to the older adult.

Provides resources and support to prevent, detect, reduce, or eliminate self-neglect, neglect by a caregiver, or the physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, financial exploitation, or abandonment of older adults.

If an older adult is in immediate danger, call 911.

Receives, investigates and resolves consumer complaints made by or on behalf of older residents of nursing homes, personal care homes, domiciliary care homes and home health care agencies.

Statewide Elder Abuse HOTLINE: 1-800-490-8505
The goal of the Protective Services Department is to insure that the basic health and safety of all older adults are met in the least restrictive setting possible, and that no older adult should remain at imminent risk to person or property.

Elder abuse may involve one or more of the following:

• Abuse
• Neglect
• Exploitation
• Abandonment
  
  

Abuse may occur when a caregiver fails to meet the needs of the older person or when older people fail to take care of themselves.

Protective Services are provided under one or more of the following conditions:

• 60 years of age or older
• Incapacitated person
• Unable to obtain or perform services necessary to maintain physical or mental health
• No responsible caretaker
• Imminent risk of his/her person or property